Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is 21,351 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $19,062, the median home value is $94,700, and the median age is 42.0.
21,351
Population
336
People / sq mi
$19,062
Median Income
$94,700
Median Home Value
Orocovis Municipio covers 64 sq mi of land at 335.6 people per square mile.
About Orocovis Municipio,
Orocovis Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 21,351. It ranks #58 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The median household income in Orocovis Municipio is $19,062, below the US median of $74,580. 49.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $94,700, with monthly rent averaging $480. The homeownership rate of 70.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 2.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 37.0 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.0
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
19.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $19,062 |
| Mean household income | $26,104 |
| Per-capita income | $10,068 |
| Poverty rate | 49.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 32.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Orocovis Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 27.2% of workers.
How residents commute
2.0%
Drive alone
6.2%
Carpool
81.7%
Public transit
2.7%
Work from home
37.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$94,700
Median home value
$480
Median rent
70.6%
Homeownership rate
9,040
Total housing units
75.7%
Occupied
24.3%
Vacant
29.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.4%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 21,351 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 336 people per square mile.
The median household income in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is $19,062, with mean (average) household income of $26,104 and per-capita income of $10,068. 49.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Orocovis Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (35.6%), Black or African American (4.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is 42.0 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Orocovis Municipio is $94,700 and median monthly rent is $480. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,040 total housing units, 24.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.